Rachel Brown and Debbie Festari at the 29th Annual Houston Chronicle Best Dressed Luncheon and Neiman Marcus Fashion Presentation benefitting the March of Dimes at the Westin Galleria Hotel Thursday March 24,2011.(Dave Rossman/For the Chronicle) less

Rachel Brown and Debbie Festari at the 29th Annual Houston Chronicle Best Dressed Luncheon and Neiman Marcus Fashion Presentation benefitting the March of Dimes at the Westin Galleria Hotel Thursday March ... more

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(For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, May 6, 2011)
Mary Tere Perusquia, left, and Cyndy Garza Roberts at the Latin Women's Initiative luncheon. Mary is the president of LWI, and Cyndy is the luncheon chair.

(For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, May 6, 2011)
Mary Tere Perusquia, left, and Cyndy Garza Roberts at the Latin Women's Initiative luncheon. Mary is the president of LWI, and Cyndy is the luncheon chair.

Every spring, pink wants to be our BFF. Whether it's clothing, accessories or makeup, Miss Pinky insists on being all warm and fuzzy.

Not this season, girlfriend.

Coral and peach makeup hues — easier to wear than pure pink — are among spring's top beauty looks.

"The color palette is getting away from neutral colors of browns and nudes," said Annie Mercer, Sephora PRO Beauty Team lead artist. "Corals and peaches are really hot." Pinks on the face aren't for everyone, but there's a coral shade for everyone, regardless of skin tone or ethnicity, she said.

"It's so fresh. It warms up skin tones without being overbearing as sometimes pinks can be."

Coral also works well with spring's other vivid fashion colors. "Glamour has a modern twist to it this season. Add it not just to your makeup wardrobe but to your style wardrobe," Mercer said.

And don't be afraid to mix it up, she added. "Go for the bold. Accent with color especially, with corals and oranges."